Chapter 1: Now and Forever

Jack stood on top of Spiral Hill, holding the beautiful ragdoll's hands in his own. "You're not leaving again, are you?" She asked worriedly, staring up at the Pumpkin King. He smiled warmly down at her. "No, I don't think I am. Something tells me that the most wonderful things in life are a little closer to home..."Sally smiled, wrapping her arms around his neck. He wrapped his bony limbs around her waist, bending his head down to kiss her deeply. Sally responded with passion. Every time they kissed it felt the first time. Spiral Hill would always be their spot.

Jack pulled up slowly, still holding her against his tall frame. "Sally, there's something very important I want to ask you..."

"Oh, Jack! There's something I need to tell you as well!"

"You go first, my dearest friend." Jack said politely. "No, you go first. You spoke up before me." Sally blushed, just as polite. "I insist. Ladies first." Jack insisted. Sally giggled. "Let's say it at the same time. One, two, three! I'm pregnant!"

"Will you marry me?" Both of them gasped and looked at each other, eyes wide, as well as eye sockets. "What?" They both asked. After a moment, Sally smiled wide and tears formed. "Oh Jack, yes of course I'll marry you!" She hugged him tight. Jack grinned his skeleton grin. "Sally are you sure? How'd you find out?"

"While you were battling Oogie at Holiday Trash Hill, Doctor Finkelstein wanted to make sure I was okay after I was kidnapped. He took an X-ray and said I was pregnant!" Jack was stunned. He always dreamed about having a family. He wanted a little girl, especially. "Sally, this is splendid! We're going to be parents! We have to get married!" Sally looked up at him. "When?"

"Immediately! I love you, Sally. I want to spend every moment for the rest of time by your side. You give me strength, Sally. You'be always been there when I needed help." Tears fell from the ragdoll's eyes. "Oh my dearest Jack...I love you too...With every thread rthat makes up my being."

"You've sewn your way into my heart..." Sally's heart pounded and her stomach fluttered with butterflies. She pulled him down into another kiss. Jack kissed her back, careful not to hold her too tight. He pulled away and knelt on one knee, reaching into his tuxedo to pull out a small casket shaped box. He pulled out a band of silver with a heart shaped diamond on it. He took Sally's hand and gently slid the ring on. She gasped, staring at the beautiful ring. "Oh Jack it's absolutely beautiful! Where did you get it?" "While I was gone I checked out the other holidays. I got it in Valentine Town. When I saw it I immediately thought of you." Sally smiled. "I will cherish it forever, Jack..." Jack held both her hands, smiling down at her. "And I will cherish you..."

"Oh, Jack..."

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"Oh dearie you look beautiful...!" The taller of the witches said. The shorter one adjusted the dress. "You make a perfect bride, Sally..." The Sea Monster Gal fixed Sally's hair so that some pieces framed her face, while the rest was put up in a bun with a black ribbon. "Jack is a very lucky man." The ragdoll blushed as she saw her reflection. The wedding dress was white with bell sleeves that shaped like webs at the ends. The collar went around her neck in a sheer fabric until the top of her chest. At the waist the dress split in a frayed fashion with layers underneath giving the dress a slight poof. The hem extended in the back to form a train that was ten feet. The tall witch placed the frayed veil on her head, setting it so that it fell down her back gracefully, adorning her head in a wreath of dead black roses.
"Thank you all so much...I really appreciate the help." The shorter witch climbed onto a stool. "Don't even mention it. It's not every day Halloween Town has a wedding! You're going to leave Jack speechless!"

"You're such a scream, Sally." The Sea Monster Gal said, clasping her hands together. "What time is it?"

"Time for you to walk down the aisle! Don't take too long back in here!" The taller witch said. The short witch jumped off the stool and followed the tall witch. "Don't worry about getting nervous. It's perfectly natural. Just be yourself." The Sea Monster Gal encouraged before following the witches out.
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Jack stood by the podium on the stage, watching the door of Town Hall eagerly. Sandy Claws stood by his side as the best man. When Jack asked him to be the bestman at his wedding, he was surprised when Sandy accepted. He had said it was the least he could do after the king of Halloween saved his life last Christmas Eve. Every citizen of Halloween Town filled the seats of Town Hall. Except the terrible trio. They had been banned from Town after the people complained to Jack and the Mayor. Jack banished them himself. They had went too far and brought the consequences on themselves. Doctor Finkelstein sat in his wheelchair next to the door. His wife Jewel sat up front with Igor.

The door opened and everyone turned their heads to look as Sally entered. Doctor Finkelstein was speechless. He reached a hand up to wipe away some tears, while the other gently took Sally's wrist, rolling up the aisle slowly beside her as the zombie band started the music. The mummy kid led them, tossing dead flowers down the aisle. Finkelstein looked as the Mayor spoke up. "We are gathered here on this beautiful night, to celebrate the union of two souls who are simply meant to be, Jack Skellington and Sally Finkelstein. Who hear gives this bride away tonight?" Finkelstein smiled, holding Sally's hand. "I do, her Creator...her father..." Sally smiled and crouched to hug him tightly. He hugged back. She then straightened and released the doctor to walk up on stage. Jack took her hands into his, smiling warmly. "I pale to describe how beautiful are, Sally...Like a most improperable dream." Sally blushed. "You look amazing in that white tuxedo, Jack..." The Mayor smiled. "Do you Jack take Sally to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love and to hold, to care for in sickness and health, for richer or poorer, for better or worse?"

"With every bone of my body, I do."

"And do you Sally, take Jack to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love and to hold, to care for in sickness and health, for richer or poorer, for better or worse?" Sally smiled, trying to fight back tears of bliss. "My heart has always belonged to him. I do."

"May we have the rings please?"

Corpse Kid came up the aisle, holding a red cushion with two rings on it. Both Jack and Sally grabbed the rings, sliding them on each other's fingers. The Mayor cried, as did every monster in the room. "By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss the bride!" Jack wrapped his arms around Sally's waist as she wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him passionately. Jack held her close and deepened the kiss, making everyone, except the doctor, stand up and cheer, applauding the newlyweds. Clown rolled around in circles in excitement. Jack and Sally pulled away and faced everyone, holding hands tightly. The Mayor wiped his tears, grinning happily. "People of Halloween Town, I present to you, the king and the new queen of Halloween, Jack and Sally Skellington!"

More cheered erupted as Jack scooped up Sally in his arms, carrying her down the aisle and out the door. Jack's sleigh was parked right outside Town Hall, with Zero in front of the reindeer. Jack climbed in, with Sally sitting in front of him. He reached around her to grab the reins. "Where are we going, Jack?" She asked. "To our honeymoon, of course, my beloved..." Sally smiled, settling against his chest as he ushered the reindeer forward. "Onward, Zero!" The ghost dog did a flip, barking his agreement before leading the reindeer into the sky, flying across the full moon. A sign was seen on the back. It read "Just married."